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Preface
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CHAPTER 1
1
Introducing the Mainboard
1
Introduction ............................................................................... 1
Checklist ................................................................................... 1
Standard Items ................................................................................................ 1
Features ................................................................................... 2
Mainboard Components ............................................................. 4
Choosing a Computer Case ....................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2
8
Installing the Mainboard
8
Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 8
Quick Guide .............................................................................. 9
Checking Jumper Settings ........................................................ 10
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................ 10
Checking Jumper Settings .......................................................................... 11
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 11
Installing the Mainboard in a Case ............................................ 13
Connecting Case Components ................................................. 14
The PANEL1 and LPANEL1 Connectors................................................ 15
Installing Hardware .................................................................. 17
Installing the Processor............................................................................... 17
Installing Memory Modules ....................................................................... 21
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ................................................... 23
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive ............................................................ 26
Installing Add-on Cards .............................................................................. 27
Connecting Optional Devices .................................................................... 29
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................ 34
External Connector Color Coding............................................................. 35
CHAPTER 3
36
Using BIOS
36
About the Setup Utility.............................................................. 36
The Standard Configuration ....................................................................... 37
Entering the Setup Utility ........................................................................... 38
Updating the BIOS....................................................................................... 39
Using BIOS ............................................................................. 41